The WH Transition Thread --- all things Trump to Biden until Inauguration

[L-Jam3]

I would tell them to get fucked, but maybe that’s just a Boston thing.

[A_B]

I got accused of wanting a participation trophy because I can't accept trump's victory. Still chewing on that one.

Do they not give stickers in Colorado?

[P.D.X.]

I got accused of wanting a participation trophy because I can't accept trump's victory. Still chewing on that one.

Do they not give stickers in Colorado?

Actually no (i don't think). Wrecks my social media game.

[mister d]

Feinstein forced out as head of Judiciary Committee for Dems.

[Johnnie]

Maybe 87 year olds shouldn't be in Congress.

Hopefully Gavin Newsom gets to appoint 2 senators next year. I wonder which non-progressive, holier than thou, do as I say not as I do Democrats he'll choose.

[psunate77]

Coming from Utah this made me smile. Good on both these guys.

[DaveInSeattle]

Someone is gonna get killed...

[tennbengal]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

[The Sybian]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

On the plus side, enlightened states can sue Texas when they try to mandate Christian beliefs be taught in science classes, and sue to make Texas regulate people keeping Tigers in their homes, and ooohhh, lets sue Texas because we disagree with their gun laws! They are willing to open up complete chaos in the name of Trump.

[psunate77]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

More from shit like this

[tennbengal]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

On the plus side, enlightened states can sue Texas when they try to mandate Christian beliefs be taught in science classes, and sue to make Texas regulate people keeping Tigers in their homes, and ooohhh, lets sue Texas because we disagree with their gun laws! They are willing to open up complete chaos in the name of Trump.

If the left were smart, someone would already have filed that suit. But we don’t admit yet we are in a Cold War.

[mister d]

Its more important to prove you're the bigger person than to win or even try.

[Johnnie]

Its more important to prove you're the bigger person than to win or even try.

I believe there is a very, very inspiring phase for this. Michelle Obama taught it to me, but I'm drawing a blank right now.

[Steve of phpBB]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

On the plus side, enlightened states can sue Texas when they try to mandate Christian beliefs be taught in science classes, and sue to make Texas regulate people keeping Tigers in their homes, and ooohhh, lets sue Texas because we disagree with their gun laws! They are willing to open up complete chaos in the name of Trump.

As I was looking for the Supreme Court pleadings on this latest suit, I saw that Texas already has a Supreme Court lawsuit pending against California because California won't approve state government-sponsored travel to places that discriminate against LGBTQ, including Texas.

[EdRomero]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

On the plus side, enlightened states can sue Texas when they try to mandate Christian beliefs be taught in science classes, and sue to make Texas regulate people keeping Tigers in their homes, and ooohhh, lets sue Texas because we disagree with their gun laws! They are willing to open up complete chaos in the name of Trump.

As I was looking for the Supreme Court pleadings on this latest suit, I saw that Texas already has a Supreme Court lawsuit pending against California because California won't approve state government-sponsored travel to places that discriminate against LGBTQ, including Texas.

So when the civil cold war happens, how much damage can be done with financial consequences such as the one California did with LGBTQ discrimination? For example, if California and New York said we're not doing business with those 17 states that filed the lawsuit because you're trying to destroy democracy.

[mister d]

I was kind of curious about this path, especially with regards to federal taxes. You know if red states were the payers and not the takers this would already be a pretty big thing.

[Steve of phpBB]

Given the Texas suit absurdity they has been joined by 18 other Republican leaning states, it should be clear now that we are in a Cold War version of a civil war.

On the plus side, enlightened states can sue Texas when they try to mandate Christian beliefs be taught in science classes, and sue to make Texas regulate people keeping Tigers in their homes, and ooohhh, lets sue Texas because we disagree with their gun laws! They are willing to open up complete chaos in the name of Trump.

As I was looking for the Supreme Court pleadings on this latest suit, I saw that Texas already has a Supreme Court lawsuit pending against California because California won't approve state government-sponsored travel to places that discriminate against LGBTQ, including Texas.

So when the civil cold war happens, how much damage can be done with financial consequences such as the one California did with LGBTQ discrimination? For example, if California and New York said we're not doing business with those 17 states that filed the lawsuit because you're trying to destroy democracy.

Good question. I don't know how far states can go down this road. The Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate Commerce among the several States. This has been read to be an *exclusive* power and to prevent states from unduly discriminating against out-of-state businesses. As I recall it from my first-year Con Law class thirty-plus years ago, it's a mess of an area.

Edit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dormant_Commerce_Clause

[Steve of phpBB]

I was kind of curious about this path, especially with regards to federal taxes. You know if red states were the payers and not the takers this would already be a pretty big thing.

One problem is that most of the federal taxes aren't being paid by the blue states themselves, but by individuals and businesses in those states. And of course folks on the left side of the spectrum usually aren't in favor of starving the federal government of funds.

[Ryan]

What if we make our economy even more based around All-Star Games?

[mister d]

I was kind of curious about this path, especially with regards to federal taxes. You know if red states were the payers and not the takers this would already be a pretty big thing.

One problem is that most of the federal taxes aren't being paid by the blue states themselves, but by individuals and businesses in those states. And of course folks on the left side of the spectrum usually aren't in favor of starving the federal government of funds.

Yeah, and obviously not now under Biden, but more of a future looking thing if states start battling nonstop.

[Johnnie]

The progressives hate this pick:

[brian]

Anyone who is upset can only be upset if they can tell you who Trump's Secretary of Agriculture is without looking it up.

[govmentchedda]

Anyone who is upset can only be upset if they can tell you who Trump's Secretary of Agriculture is without looking it up.

That's not how this works.

[brian]

I guess I just don’t see the point in getting in a lather about not every Cabinet position being filled by the perfect progressive. There’s still an element of patronage in national electoral politics and always will be.

[Rex]

Anyone who is upset can only be upset if they can tell you who Trump's Secretary of Agriculture is without looking it up.

Sonny Perdue!

But I have no complaints. I'll trade with someone

What am I thinking. I'll forfeit my right to the state.

[tennbengal]

Would have been ok if they didn’t pick an AG Sec who will piss off large swaths of Wisconsin, but , whatevs.

[mister d]

"You can only be upset the Lions coach was a rapist if you can name their whole offensive line."

[Steve of phpBB]

Okay, the first paragraph of Pennsylvania's response to the Texas Supreme Court lawsuit is pretty satisfying to read.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/ ... .FINAL.pdf

[Steve of phpBB]

"The Court should not abide this seditious abuse of the judicial process, and should send a clear and unmistakable signal that such abuse must never be replicated."

[Steve of phpBB]

For you lexicography nerds: "Texas now turns to this Court to overturn the election results of more than 10% of the country. Texas literally seeks to decimate the electorate of the United States."

[Rex]

No f-bombs? I guess Western PA controls the AG’s office.

[L-Jam3]

Hot damn. Dropping Daubert on them.

[BSF21]

I sense the swamplaywer contingent is getting a judici-stiffy?

[Steve of phpBB]

Hot damn. Dropping Daubert on them.

Yeah. I'm trying to figure out a way to ask my Attorney General if he vouches for the expert analysis that "supports" the Texas complaint. What in the actual ever-loving fuck.

[Steve of phpBB]

I sense the swamplaywer contingent is getting a judici-stiffy?

Way ahead of you. I'm already smoking a cigarette.

[P.D.X.]

For you lexicography nerds: "Texas now turns to this Court to overturn the election results of more than 10% of the country. Texas literally seeks to decimate the electorate of the United States."

oooh, they used 'decimate' correctly

[P.D.X.]

I'll concede more to 'both sides are the same' when dems vote 100% in lockstep to push through Biden's shitty cabinet picks. The nominations themselves don't really prove much.

[brian]

I'll concede more to 'both sides are the same' when dems vote 100% in lockstep to push through Biden's shitty cabinet picks. The nominations themselves don't really prove much.

Also a good point.

[mister d]

I'll file this one away.

[tennbengal]

I sense the swamplaywer contingent is getting a judici-stiffy?

Two cigarettes.